The Lagos State Government reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive governance and sustainable social development at the South-West Pre-Council Technical Zonal Policy Sensitisation Workshop held on Thursday July 2. The workshop was organised by the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA).
The event, held ahead of the 26th National Council on Women Affairs and Social Development (NCWASD), brought together representatives from the states of Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti to review policy priorities and develop recommendations for the forthcoming National Council.
The Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Mrs Bolaji Dada, described the workshop as a strategic platform for harmonising policy priorities, strengthening collaboration among states, and advancing gender equality, social protection, and sustainable development across the region. She said empowering people remained essential to achieving sustainable development and improving the welfare of families and communities.
In her vote of thanks, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos WAPA, Mrs Rianat Onigbanjo, thanked the Federal Ministry for selecting Lagos to host the workshop. She also commended Governor Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor Kadri Hamzat, commissioners from participating states, facilitators, delegates, planning committee members, and other stakeholders, stating that their support contributed to the successful hosting of the programme.
The participants in turn reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration, and developing practical, innovative and evidence-based policy recommendations for the National Council.
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